Hexanoic acid

Hexanoic acid (CAS 142-62-1 ), also known as caproic acid, is a short-chain fatty acid used across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing. Recognized under FEMA 2559 , it functions as a flavoring agent and pH regulator. This versatile chemical serves as a preservative and a precursor to ester synthesis. In food and beverage production, it contributes characteristic cheesy, goat-like flavor notes and acts as an acidulant in flavor formulations. Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical manufacturers use it as a starting material for synthesizing medium-chain triglycerides and capric/caprylic acid esters. It is essential for high-purity chemical synthesis and processing. In personal care formulations, it supports emulsification and acts as a pH modifier in creams, cleansers, and conditioning products. It also serves as a catalyst precursor and ligand in organometallic chemistry. These properties make it relevant to specialty chemical and polymer processing applications. Hexanoic acid is supplied as a colorless to pale yellow liquid in drum, IBC, and bulk quantities for industrial use. Food-grade material meeting FEMA and FCC specifications is available for flavoring applications. Technical-grade material covers industrial and synthesis uses across various manufacturing sectors. Pharmaceutical-grade supply conforming to USP or Ph.Eur. standards is also commercially available for regulated manufacturing. This ensures compliance with international quality and safety protocols. Contact us for supply of Hexanoic acid Request Quote

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